Centene Corp

Senior Care Manager

Centene Corp • $75K — $135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work, or a nursing degree from an accredited school
  • 4-6 years of related experience in care management
  • Licensed Master’s Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN with behavioral health experience
  • Familiarity with HMO and/or Medicaid plans
  • Knowledge of programs such as SSI and TANF

Responsibilities

  • Develop and assess ongoing care plans for members with high acuity
  • Perform outreach via phone, digital, or in-home visits to assess member needs
  • Coordinate care between members, families, and care provider teams
  • Maintain a caseload of complex/specialty cases
  • Monitor member status and revise care plans based on treatment changes
  • Identify barriers to care coordination and implement interventions
  • Review member data to identify health risks and improve care quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401K and stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays
  • Flexible work schedules including remote and hybrid options
Full Job Description

Position Purpose: Develops, assesses, plans, implements, and coordinates complex care management activities based on member needs primarily focused on behavioral health needs (including behavioral health, and social needs) to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. Develops a personalized care plan/service plan as appropriate/required and educates members and their families/care givers on services and benefit options available to receive appropriate high-quality care.


Key Details: Centene is seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Manager to support the MHS Health Wisconsin plan and make a meaningful difference in the lives of members. This hybrid opportunity includes approximately 50% field-based visits throughout the Milwaukee area, offering the chance to build strong member relationships while coordinating high-quality, person-centered care. The ideal candidate will bring case management and managed care experience, familiarity with HMO and/or Medicaid plans, and knowledge of programs such as SSI and TANF. Candidates must be licensed clinicians.



  • Develops and continuously assesses ongoing care plans/service plans of the members with high level acuity via phone or in-home visits and works to identify providers, specialists, and community resources needed for care including mental health and social determinant needs
  • May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site visits outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources
  • Coordinates and manages, as appropriate, between the member and/or family and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members
  • Maintains a caseload with higher volume of complex/specialty cases
  • Monitors member status and outcomes for changes in treatment side effects, complications and clinical symptoms and revises care plan/service plan based on member needs and issues identified including mental health and substance use disorders
  • Identifies problems/barriers for care coordination and appropriate care management interventions for advanced and complex cases including mental health and substance use disorders
  • Reviews member data to identify health risks and/or care gaps, and improve operating performance and quality care to address member’s needs/issues and provides recommendations in accordance with state and federal regulations
  • Reviews referrals information and intake assessments to develop appropriate care plan for complex/specialty cases
  • Collaborates with healthcare providers and partners (including behavioral) as appropriate to facilitate care coordination and collaborate with appropriate providers or specialists to ensure member has timely access to needed care or services
  • Collects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators
  • Provides education to members and their families on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
  • Partners with leadership team to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner
  • May precept clinical new hires by fostering and building core skills, coaching and facilitating their growth, and guiding through the onboarding process to upskill readiness
  • Provides guidance and support to clinical new hires/preceptees in navigating within a Managed Care Organization (MCO) and provides coaching and shadowing opportunities to bridge gap between classroom training and field practice
  • Engages and assists new hire/preceptee during onboarding journey including responsibility for completing competency check points ensuring readiness for Service Coordination success
  • Engages in a collaborative and ongoing process with People Leaders and cross functional teams to measure and monitor readiness
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and 4 – 6 years of related experience.

License/Certification:

  • Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN based on state contract requirements with BH experience required

Pay Range: $75,300.00 - $135,400.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

About Centene Corp

Centene Corporation is a managed healthcare enterprise at the forefront of innovation and growth for government-sponsored and commercial healthcare, providing access to fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services that help people lead healthier lives. The company’s local approach addresses the needs of under-insured and uninsured individuals who often lack the resources required to sustain optimal health and wellness. Centene began as a single health plan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1984. After an initial period of growth, Michael Neidorff joined as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 1996, moving Centene’s headquarters to St. Louis, Missouri, where it still resides today. In the decades since its humble beginnings, Centene has transformed into a publicly-traded Fortune 500 company serving communities across the United States. In fact, Centene provides coverage in all 50 U.S. states. More than 26 million Americans rely on Centene to access a wide range of insurance solutions, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, correctional, and behavioral health services. Centene prioritizes the development of technology that addresses systemic conditions impacting the whole health needs of underserved populations. As technology plays an increasingly critical role in diagnosing, managing, and treating disease, Centene understands that it enables better health outcomes for members, lessening the burden for providers, and allowing more automation and efficiency for business operations. As a steward of a significant set of data and insights, Centene leverages this data to not only shape but lead the digital transformation of healthcare and improve the patient-provider experience. Centene’s current CEO, Sarah London, and her team are leading the charge in this new age. Sarah London worked within Centene’s Technology Innovation and Modernization division, spearheading the company’s enterprise-wide technology strategy. Now leading Centene, her focus is on building the next generation of products and services and establishing Centene’s long-term growth and value creation. Although Centene has grown into the No. 1 insurer in the U.S. Health Insurance Marketplace, it has never lost its focus on the individual or its passion for community health. Remaining connected to the individuals and families that need care most is central to Centene’s commitment to shaping a better world of healthcare for the communities it serves. Centene also remains connected to the needs of its employees, who make Centene what it is. Through its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, Centene promotes a safe and inviting environment above all. Because of Centene’s commitment to excellence and progression in the healthcare industry, it has been recognized as a Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare magazine, a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability, a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a global leader by Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, among many other recognitions. Centene was also named a Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc and a Top Veteran-Friendly Company by U.S. Veterans Magazine. It has also been listed on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies for several consecutive years.

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Size
72,500 employees
Market Cap
$46.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.8 billion
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+25.4%
Revenue
$111.1 billion
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